2003–04 funded projects
Engineering Graduate Academic Diversity
(E-GrAD) program
Contact: Nancy E. Knight
Manager, Engineering Graduate Programs
1401 Coover Hall
294-3241
nknight@iastate.edu
Abstract: College of Engineering Graduate Programs and the
Graduate College are working to develop an innovative program
to assist the College of Engineering in recruiting underrepresented
students into doctoral programs in engineering. The Engineering
Graduate Academic Diversity program (E-GrAD) will have as its
objective to bring qualified underrepresented undergraduate
students from around the country to ISU for a two-day visit
with the goal of recruiting them as ISU Doctoral students. During
this time they will learn about opportunities for graduate study
in engineering, the admissions process, the financial and academic
support available to them, and that ISU/Ames is a welcoming
environment where they can successfully live and study. Suggest
a goal for the % of potential students from the academy who
enroll at ISU (current measure is "some" will enroll).
Amount: $3,500
Access to Success: Connecting First generation,
Low-income High School Students with ISU
Contact: Lisa Underhill
PAII
Educational talent Search
0113 SSB
4-5547
lisau@iastate.edu
Abstract: First generation, low-income students are disadvantaged
in the college search and application process. Social, economic,
and/or parental barriers limit their Òaccess to success.Ó ETS
will identify 15 low-income, first generation high school juniors
exhibiting potential as future ISU students. This proposal will
provide access to success by pairing ETS students with college
mentors from similar backgrounds and fostering connections among
students and their parents wit faculty and staff.
Amount: $3,220
First Year Experience Series for Students
of Color
Contact: Carmen Flagge
PA for Retention Programs
2072 SSB
4-1239
cflagge@iastate.edu
Abstract: The First Year Experience Series for Students of
Color is designed to help with the retention of incoming first-year
students of color. The program series will include a series
of activities designed to give students continual and intentional
positive interaction with personnel from various resource offices
on campus i.e. (Academic Success Center, Minority Liaison Officers,
Minority Student Affairs, Multicultural Vision Program, Substance
Abuse and Violence Prevention, Residence Life, Disability Services
Counseling Services, etc.) and upperclassmen of color. The series
will include: 1) An overnight retreat to camp Hantesa, planned
by graduate students and undergraduate leaders. 2) A Dead Week
Midnight Pancake Breakfast with stress relief and study tips
info. 3) A New Years Resolution Workshop with topics being addressed
by Academic Success, Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention,
the Wellness Center, etc. 4) A Valentines Auction for charity
in collaboration with the Black Student Alliance. And we will
end the year with finals care packages with snacks and tips
on how to have an effective summer. This series will benefit
both the University and the students by developing a community
of learners who are also friends.
Amount: $5,000
Academic and Leadership Development Program:
A Retention Program for Minority Students in the College of
Family & Consumer Sciences
Contact: Yanira Pacheco
Program Coordinator
Family & Consumer Sciences
27 MacKay Hall
4-0532
ypacheco@iastate.edu
Abstract: This retention program will provide minority students
in the College of Family & Consumer Sciences with academic
and leadership development opportunities through formal and
informal interaction with faculty, staff and graduate students
in the College. The program will develop a sense of community
in these students, while encouraging an active involvement and
participation in the College and in the ISU community. These
opportunities will improve retention and graduation of our students
and will make FCS a more attractive College for prospective
students.
Amount: $5,950
A Multi-Media Tool for Recruiting Women into
STEM Fields (Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
at ISU
Contact: Stephanie Hamilton
Outreach Coord.
PWSE
210 Lab of Mechanics
4-5883
slhamilt@iastate.edu
Abstract:: As a collaborative effort involving academic colleges
offering STEM (science, technology, engineering and math-related)
majors, Admissions, and the Program for Women in Science and
Engineering, this project creates a broadly accessible one-stop
multi-media tool highlighting ISU's majors and career paths
open to women with STEM interests and aptitudes. Majors will
be highlighted using current student interview clips and lab
demonstrations, curriculum and career path information, and
necessary web links
Amount: $2,200
Biosecurity Matrix: An Interdisciplinary
Approach for Recruiting Students to Agri-Science Fields at ISU
Contact: Vanessa Stoffel
Student Services Specialist, College of Agriculture
23 Curtiss Hall
294-8653
vlutz@iastate.edu
Abstract: This on-campus program for high school teachers
and students will demonstrate the inter-connectedness of agriculture
and science. Workshops concerning a defined biosecurity threat
offer an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning, and
demonstration of cutting-edge research with face-to-face interaction
and multi-media. Teachers will be provided access to the final
video presentation and lesson materials via the internet and
CDROM.
Amount: $2,000
Des Moines County Road Less Traveled Project
Contact: Don Buzzingham
County Extension Director
900 Osborn Burlington, IA
319-754-7556
buzz@iastate.edu
Abstract: Two groups of girls will be brought to ISU to participate
in the "Taking the Road less Traveled Conference".
One group of 50 girls, grades 6-9, will participate on Oct.
2 or 6, while the second group of 50 girls, grades 9-12, will
participate on Oct. 16. The conference seeks to expose girls
, 6th through 12th grades to possible
science , technology, engineering, and math career paths.
Amount: $1400
Helping High school students understand the
opportunities in the College of Agriculture – A recruitment
DVD
Contact: Barbara McManus
Comm. Specialist
College of Agriculture Comm. Services
304 Curtiss
4-0707
bamcman@iastate.edu
Abstract:A recruitment video/DVD will be developed to educate
high school students about the diverse opportunities in agriculture.
A challenge for the COA is that agriculture education often
is perceived as only production agriculture. There are many
opportunities that students can explore through the college
to achieve successful careers. This video would highlight the
wide range of choices available to students enrolling in the
college.
Amount: $1200
Science Bound's Learn and Earn Program and
Its Impact on Student Success and Program Retention
Anita Rollins
SB Program Coordinator
252 TASF
4-4985
arollins@iastate.edu
Abstract: Science Bound, a precollege program with the goal
of increasing the number of minority students pursuing technical
careers at ISU, offers a summer enrichment program, LEARN &
EARN. L&E seeks to improve students success rates at ISU
through better academic preparation.
Amount: $2,000
Using Social Norms Marketing to Impact Alcohol
Use and Recruitment and Retention of ISU Students
Contact: Brian Dunn
Health Promotion Coord.
Thielen Student Health Center
2015 Thieklen Student Health Center
4-2722
babdunn@iastate.edu
Abstract: This program will work to reduce high-risk drinking
among ISU students through the use of social norms marketing.
Providing students with accurate information about peer alcohol
use will result in less alcohol consumption and a reduction
of the negative behaviors and consequences associated with drinking.
Reducing these behaviors will improve campus safety, make ISU
a more attractive place for high achieving students, and improve
retention and graduation of our students.
Amount: $3,500
